Side-by-side cruise ship comparison · Updated January 2026
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across 5 categories
Size
Based on gross tonnage and length
Capacity
Based on passengers and crew
Modernity
Based on year built
Service
Based on passenger-to-crew ratio (lower is better)
Spaciousness
Based on gross tonnage per passenger (higher is better)
Seabourn Encore
Seven Seas Splendor
Gross Tonnage
Seabourn Encore
40,350 GT
Seven Seas Splendor
55,254 GT
Length
Seabourn Encore
210 m
Seven Seas Splendor
224 m
Beam
Seabourn Encore
26 m
Seven Seas Splendor
32 m
Passengers
Seabourn Encore
604
Seven Seas Splendor
750
Crew
Seabourn Encore
450
Seven Seas Splendor
548
Decks
Seabourn Encore
—
Seven Seas Splendor
—
Year Built
Seabourn Encore
2,016
Seven Seas Splendor
2,020
Space Ratio
Seabourn Encore
66.8 GT/pax
Seven Seas Splendor
73.7 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
Seabourn Encore
1.34 :1
Seven Seas Splendor
1.37 :1
| Specification | Seabourn Encore | Seven Seas Splendor |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | Seabourn Cruise Line | Regent Seven Seas Cruises |
| Class | Odyssey Class | Explorer Class |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 2,016 | 2,020Winner |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 40,350 GT | 55,254 GTWinner |
| Length | 210 m | 224 mWinner |
| Beam | 26 m | 32 mWinner |
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 604 | 750Winner |
| Crew | 450 | 548Winner |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 66.8 GT/pax | 73.7 GT/paxWinner |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 1.34:1Winner | 1.37:1 |
| Build | ||
| Builder | Fincantieri | Fincantieri |
| Flag | Bahamas | Bahamas |
| IMO Number | 9683147 | 9790313 |
Seven Seas Splendor is the significantly larger vessel at 55,254 GT — 37% more than Seabourn Encore's 40,350 GT. Seven Seas Splendor offers more personal space with a space ratio of 73.7 GT per passenger versus 66.8. Built in 2020, Seven Seas Splendor is 4 years newer — an advantage for travellers seeking modern amenities and design.
| Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| Size | Seven Seas Splendor |
| Capacity | Seven Seas Splendor |
| Modernity | Seven Seas Splendor |
| Service | Seabourn Encore |
| Spaciousness | Seven Seas Splendor |
Bottom line: Seven Seas Splendor wins more categories (4 vs 1), making it the stronger all-round choice based on current data.
Seabourn Encore
67 GT/pax means plenty of quiet space
1.3:1 passenger-crew ratio means exceptional service
Built in 2016 with modern facilities — great for a first cruise
Good range of onboard options
Seven Seas Splendor
74 GT/pax means plenty of quiet space
1.4:1 passenger-crew ratio means exceptional service
Built in 2020 with modern facilities — great for a first cruise
Good range of onboard options
Free cancellation on most rooms
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| Draft | 4.9 m | 7.2 mWinner |
| Decks | — | — |
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